ELTHIAS

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Ryan Servis

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ElthiaS The Dracofiend
“Every soul has its price.”
Description
The sinister nature of evil never fails to sink to new lows, and
few beings approach the raw, unbridled malevolence of Elthias
the Dracofiend. Those who behold the Dracofiend see a gigan-
tic, soot-scaled dragon bearing grotesque fiendish mutations.
Combining the worst of what both demons and dragonkind
have to offer, his once majestic, draconic form has been corrupt-
ed by the power of the abyssal realms, becoming a home for the
legendary demon prince of balors, Gorgultha. The source of this
PROFILE
Personality: Spiteful
Ideals: Before his soul was merged with a demonic spirit,
Elthias was as spiteful, cruel, and vain as any child of the
Dark Dragonqueen could hope to be. After this union, what
little virtue was left in his heart vanished, leaving only an
endless capacity for cruelty and an unrelenting desire to re-
duce all other beings to an existence as miserable as his own.
What is beautiful must be mutilated. What is peaceful must
be slaughtered. What is prosperous must be brought to ruin.
There is no logic to this outlook, only bottomless spite.
Bonds: Tying one’s soul so intimately to a demon prince
has consequences. The source of Elthias’s misery is always
close at hand, for the prince of balors ceaselessly speaks to
the dragon, demanding the proliferation of demons and
general mayhem. Whether Elthias regrets his pledge to
Gorgultha, none can say. But in a tragic turn of fate, the
balor is the closest thing the Dracofiend has to a friend,
leading to a toxic relationship from which Elthias cannot
escape.
Flaws: Spitefulness is the enemy of rational thought and
reasonable discourse. No matter how small the slight
or offense, Elthias responds with overwhelming malice.
It matters not if such behavior would compromise his
schemes, resources, or day-to-day life—the Dracofiend
cannot resist the opportunity to visit cruelty upon those
around him. This makes Elthias quite predictable. There is
no bargain one could expect him to honor or scenario in
which he can be trusted.
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contamination is evident: Elthias’s heart has been dealt a terrible
blow, leaving a gaping wound infected with demonic influence.
Elthias is more than just a fiend-possessed wyrm. The dragon
has brokered a terrible partnership with the demon within, and
in doing so, he brings the demonic realms to all other worlds.
When Elthias speaks, it is with two terrible voices. A horrific
stench of rotting meat and burnt flesh precedes his appearance
by some distance, the least of the evils Elthias promises to all
who dare cross his path.
Legend: Few dragons suffer total defeat and live to
talk about it. The average wyrm would rather die than
lose its hoard and centuries of planning to realize its
ambitions. Like many up-and-coming red dragons,
Elthias had countless schemes, a vast territory, a
significant hoard, and even a worthy mate. Life was
good, full of tributes to his magnificence, conquered
foes, and supplicants to wait on his every desire. But, as
a life of tyrannical evil so often is, this was not meant
to last. A clan of silver dragons had been patiently
plotting against him for more than a century, carefully
marshalling their forces into position. When the silvers
struck, it was like a thunderbolt in a clear sky. In a single
day, Elthias lost everything, putting up just enough
of a fight to watch his empire burn to the ground. As
the clan stood over their fallen foe, they decided the
red dragon should live, as a fitting punishment for his
many crimes. Unable to cope with his loss, Elthias
offered all that he had to any who could give him the
power to defeat such a mighty foe. Of all who heard
this cry echoing across the cosmos, only one answered:
Gorgultha, demon prince of balors. When the demon
demanded Elthias be his vessel in exchange, the dragon
didn’t even haggle. Their souls intertwined, forming a
demonic horror the likes of which the world had never
seen. Within a week, the silver dragons were slain with
unspeakable brutality, not by a vengeful enemy, but by a
spiteful husk. Unable to reclaim what he lost and living
a cursed existence, Elthias became the Dracofiend, and
the world shuddered in terror.
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The Dracofiend
in Your Campaign
Making the Dracofiend a part of your campaign combines two
categories of antagonists—dragons and demons—into one fear-
some whole. Elthias is a driven and industrious enemy, single-
handedly committing many atrocities with terrifying consistency.
Where other dragons are content to scheme and wait patiently
for the right moment to act, Elthias has only to be provoked by
some perceived insult to embark upon a rampage. This behav-
ior makes the Dracofiend a dangerous enemy. While you don’t
have to start a demonic apocalypse every time Elthias gets mad,
his chaotic and furious nature is what makes the Dracofiend so
threatening. Characters are famous for poking sleeping bears,
so when using Elthias, make his nature and motivations ex-
tremely clear. Otherwise, your campaign may come to a swift
and indignant end as your heroes are torn in half or possessed by
demonic spirits.
Gorgultha is patient and cunning, aspiring to conquer the mate-
rial plane through demonic possession. His reasoning is simple:
his invasion will succeed where others have failed. Instead of
fighting demons, mortals will mostly fight each other. To fur-
ther this scheme, Elthias needs to subject powerful creatures to
demonic possession. Rulers, master wizards, other dragons—all
are suitable targets for the Dracofiend. As the campaign esca-
lates, powerful beings should suddenly go missing, reappearing
later with different personalities and sinister natures. It is highly
likely the characters will encounter significant obstacles thanks
to this plague of possession. Should the heroes fight back against
this demonic invasion, word eventually reaches Elthias and, by
extension, Gorgultha. While the Dracofiend cares nothing for
the fates of the demonically possessed, Gorgultha knows a threat
when he sees it. Given enough pressure by the party, powerful
possessed creatures and even demon hit squads may be dis-
patched to deal with them.
CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION Eventually Elthias’s usefulness ends and Gorgultha seizes con-

trol of the Dracofiend. It is then the situation evolves from dan-
The best way to introduce Elthias is to have him destroy some- gerous to apocalyptic. The prince of balors only takes this action
thing or someone. Given his short temper and violent demeanor, when he can no longer afford mistakes or Elthias’s impulsivity,
this should not be difficult to accomplish. Tales of a demonic either due to external threats or because his plans have reached
dragon spreading mayhem and woe will reach the characters al- a highly delicate state. By utilizing legions of possessed mortals,
most anywhere. If Elthias attacks populated areas, an inevitable the cosmic forces of good will be forced to sit back and watch as
consequence are vast quantities of demonically possessed crea- the material plane is conquered by fiends. After all, who would
tures. Many survivors may be harboring demonic spirits, provid- dare slaughter so many innocents by storming demonic portals?
ing some hints as to the Dracofiend’s nature as well as raising When the time is right, the hordes of demonically possessed
the stakes of his attacks. Elthias isn’t just de- creatures will fall under Elthias’s banner, offering the
stroying and killing, he is robbing people chance for unconditional surrender to
of their souls. Another approach involves
a subtler Dracofiend with a more calculat-
ing approach. While still spiteful, Elthias
doesn’t address trivial matters per-
sonally, instead deploying demonic
agents on dark errands. These en-
voys promise fiendish power to
the desperate, bringing them be-
fore Elthias for possession. To get
the characters hooked deeply
into a campaign featuring
the Dracofiend, demonically
possess NPCs close to them.
A trusted ally or beloved rel-
ative suddenly turned sinister
is a great way to make things
personal early in the story.

CONFLICT
For a campaign featuring Elthias
to escalate, there must be a para-
digm shift. In this case, the machi-
nations of the balor Gorgultha serve
as the perfect catalyst. He is the only
being that can keep the Dracofiend
in line, reining his impulses in when
it suits the demon prince’s interests.

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any who stand in their way. This promise of mercy is a trick, for
any who attempt to broker peace with the Dracofiend quickly
join the demonic legions. The only way to stop the invasion is to
defeat the Dracofiend. Gorgultha wisely guards his vessel with
powerful lieutenants, including his favored balors, making this
final confrontation a struggle of truly epic proportions.
Challenges
The Dracofiend can pose exploration, social, or combat challenges
to characters who interact with him.
EXPLORATION
Few worlds, even the abyssal realms, tolerate the presence of the
Dracofiend. Unless the wyrm is willing to risk constant conflict,
he wisely lays low. However, his malevolent nature cannot
be contained. His evil essence corrupts both flesh and land,
transforming even the most pleasant environments into demon-
infested hellscapes. While the grand design of the Dracofiend
is to stage a demonic invasion of the material plane, demons
are not known for their restraint. The very thing that attracts
demons to the mortal realms—plentiful prey, mayhem to wreak,
and good to exterminate—are swiftly extinguished by a force as
powerful as the Dracofiend.
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Regional Effects
The region around the Dracofiend is warped by his spiteful power,
which has created the following effects within 10 miles of him:
Fiends within the affected area cannot be banished, magically
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teleported, or exiled from the affected area unless the
Dracofiend allows it.
Demons may be ritualistically summoned within the affected
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area. To summon a demon in this manner, a willing flesh-
and-blood creature must spend 8 hours of strenuous activity
inscribing Abyssal runes onto its body, at the end of which
it dies instantly. When the creature dies, its body vanishes,
and in its place a demon with a CR equal to or less than the
creature’s CR appears in the nearest unoccupied space. If the
creature utters the true name of a specific eligible demon
when it dies, that fiend appears instead.
The alignment of creatures with an Intelligence of 3 or lower
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changes to chaotic evil.
If the Dracofiend is destroyed, these effects fade immediately.
The Dracofiend’s Lair
Where can a demon-possessed dragon find a place to live?
Almost nowhere. Elthias is too powerful and dangerous to be
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tolerated even among other evil creatures and far too malevolent
to be accepted anywhere but the lower planes. To escape the in-
evitable crusade against him, the Dracofiend found the deepest,
darkest hole on the material plane to make his lair. There his evil
festered, creating a wound in the planar boundaries between the
abyssal and mortal realms. Known only as the Pit of Evil, here a
forecast of what is in store for the material plane can be observed.
The wailing lamentations of demons can always be heard, eager
to pass through and gleefully rend the mortal realms asunder.
Few can survive the Pit of Evil without supernatural assistance,
leaving only a retinue of depraved demons and possessed crea-
tures attending Elthias’s needs. The Dracofiend has long since
lost any of his draconic affinities and pleasures, leaving the sod-
den caverns devoid of any aesthetic or comfort.
Stars of Redemption. In response to demonic infestation upon
the mortal realms, celestials have bestowed a great gift. Streaking
from the sky like glittering meteors, magical crystals appear ev-
ery night, landing all over the material plane. These jewels are
more than just beautiful gifts from the upper planes. They can
purge one’s soul of evil influence. With demonic possession run-
ning rampant, all manner of folk begin collecting these stars of
redemption to sell, trade, or cure loved ones. They are a fantastic
opportunity for an adventuring party to do some good…or make
some cash.

Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the Dracofiend can
take a lair action to cause one of the following effects. If the
Dracofiend is using his mythic statistics, he can instead choose to
take a mythic action or lair action, but not both. The Dracofiend
can’t use the same effect twice in a row.

Demonic wails can be heard throughout the lair. Each non-

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fiend creature in the affected area must succeed on a DC 25
Wisdom saving throw or drop what it is holding and fall
prone.

Elthias chooses a magic item of legendary or lower

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rarity within the lair to become possessed by a demonic
spirit. While the magic item is possessed, its features are
suppressed. At the end of each of its turns, a creature holding
the item can attempt a DC 25 Charisma saving throw,
expelling the spirit and ending the effect on a success.
A cloud of sulfurous vapor appears in a 30-foot cube centered
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on a point within the lair. The affected area is heavily
obscured for creatures not immune to poison damage, and
creatures not immune to poison damage in the affected area
cannot speak or breathe. The cloud lasts for 1 minute or until
the Dracofiend uses this option again.
Exploration Encounters
The corrupting nature of the Dracofiend has a profound influ-
ence on the mortal realms. Whether it’s riling the local wild-
life into a demon-fueled bloodlust or desecrating the ground
into unholy ruin, Elthias’s presence can be felt. The Dracofiend
presents a unique opportunity to explore what happens when
demons appear in force. While certainly the consequences for
people and societies are dire, the environment suffers far more.
Exploration encounters themed around the Dracofiend should
lean into this premise, exploring just how corrosive evil can be-
come and forcing the characters to confront its many faces.
The Empty Forest. An ancient and beloved forest has become
contaminated with a demonic infestation. The treants and other
sentient plants that once guarded the grove are now possessed
and have abandoned their home. The local druids have devised
a potent ritual to purify the wayward plants, but first they must
be tracked down. Of particular note is the ancient guardian
Rendrivious, a midsummer medlar1 of great age and power.
Star of Redemption
This glistening jewel of a thousand facets is fallen from
the upper planes and softly glows with a holy light.
As an action while you hold the star of redemption, you
can shatter it and unleash its light in a 20-foot-radius
sphere of bright daylight. Any creatures fully immersed
in the light when this occurs are cured of the charmed,
frightened, and poisoned conditions and are freed from
any forms of possession. If an affected creature would
be afflicted with one or more levels of the demonic
possession special condition, it instead loses up to three
levels of that condition.
The Survivor. It is discovered that one of the Dracofiend’s first
victims, a great wyrm silver dragon, survived the encounter to
be imprisoned in the abyssal realms. Such an ally would prove
invaluable in the fight against the demonic incursion and may
even hold a secret to Elthias’s defeat. However, it is not known
on which of the infinite abyssal layers the dragon resides, nor
the precise location of its prison. Truly heroic adventurers are
required to track down this lost champion.
1 Find more information about the midsummer medlar in 2CGaming’s Total Party
Kill Bestiary: Volume 2.

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SOCIAL
The nature of a demonic incursion has a profound impact on the
societies affected. People start wondering who can be trusted,
institutions are undermined by demonically possessed saboteurs,
and all the while the world is succumbing to the raw power
of chaos. This creates a highly sensitive and challenging social
dynamic, one that must be navigated carefully to ensure survival,
let alone one’s objectives. Even if you can trust an ally one day,
there is no guarantee that within a few weeks they won’t be just
another puppet for the Dracofiend’s schemes. When running
the Dracofiend, consider how your world’s societies would feel
about having to distrust their loved ones, neighbors, and leaders.
Remember, the demons that possess these individuals are among
the vilest beings in existence, capable of any number of villainous
acts. What is more, some creatures willingly rush into the arms
of the demons, seduced by promises of power or nihilistic
impulses. The Dracofiend’s true villainy comes from bringing out
the darkest in mortal races long before they become possessed.
Social Encounters
Socially interacting with the Dracofiend is a hazardous proposi-
tion. There are few scenarios in which Elthias’s best interests aren’t
served by possessing or killing anything he comes across. However,
direct interaction is not required to encounter the Dracofiend
in a social capacity. With his spiteful nature, it is relatively easy
to bait or provoke Elthias into a course of action. Additionally,
there are many “allies” of the Dracofiend that are far more pliable.
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Demons are not known for their loyalty, and many may be turned
against Elthias if given the right incentive. After all, Gorgultha
isn’t returning to the abyssal realms anytime soon, so most demons
are protected against the most severe reprisals…in theory.
The Prodigal Son. A princeling of a vast empire has returned
after being lost for many months. It is evident the prince went
through many trying experiences on his journey, for his demeanor
and character are not remotely close to the kind, pleasant boy
the empire once knew. He has brought with him knowledge of
a strange, morbid cult promising spiritual salvation. Using his
great influence, the princeling begins sharing his “faith” with
new believers, causing suspicion and unrest. Requests for a quiet
investigation into the matter are called for, reportedly by the
queen herself, to find out just what exactly happened to her son.
The Iron Tomb. A great demonic rival of Gorgultha lies im-
prisoned within a celestial jailhouse known as the Iron Tomb. As
the Dracofiend’s plans advance unopposed, a radical suggestion
is proposed: free Gorgultha’s rival and enlist the demon prince’s
aid in combating Elthias. Unfortunately, the wardens of the Iron
Tomb are a tribe of celestials known for rigid and uncompromis-
ing adherence to justice. Convincing them to release a demon
prince will be an epic feat indeed.
The Dread Slayer. A being known only as the Dread Slayer hunts
the Dracofiend with a ferocity beyond measure. He cuts down
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obliterating them with nothing but simple arms and armor. This
single-minded hate has the Dracofiend’s allies running scared,
though the mortal races are faring little better. Perhaps someone
can direct the slayer’s wrath, or at least convince him to let
civilians get out of the way before the carnage begins.
COMBAT
To battle the Dracofiend is to confront evil incarnate on the
battlefield. There are only a few possible outcomes: either the
Dracofiend is slain, the Dracofiend flees, the characters are slain,
the characters flee, or the characters become puppets of demonic
spirits. Having never been defeated in battle since his apotheosis,
Elthias is loath to flee the battlefield. In a curious lack of self-
preservation, the Dracofiend may welcome his own death as a fi-
nal recourse from the eternal suffering at the hands of Gorgultha.
If the Dracofiend views its enemies as useful puppets, he prefers
to possess them rather than waste useful tools. This compara-
tive benevolence extends only so far as Elthias’s patience. Should
those he fights prove overly resistant or particularly petulant,
he is quick to obliterate them. After all, his existence is eternal.
There will be new, more pliable mortal heroes eventually. The
Dracofiend combines the worst aspects of dragon and demon
in a fight. His defenses and abilities are a mighty mix and afford
him few comparative weaknesses. Those who overly emphasize
The Dread Slayer
Medium humanoid (titan), unaligned
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 609 (53d8 + 371)
Speed 50 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
24 (+7) 19 (+4) 24 (+7) 13 (+1) 12 (+1) 1 (−5)
Saving Throws Str +13, Dex +10, Con +13, Wis +7
Skills Athletics +19, Perception +7
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from
evil creatures
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, incapacitated
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages understands all languages but can’t speak
Challenge 20 (25,000 XP)
TRAITS reach 50 ft., one creature. Hit: 23 (3d10 + 7) piercing damage.
Dreadful Carnage. When the Slayer kills another creature, he
regains 21 (6d6) hit points and gains a Rage Dice, as per his
Slayer’s Rage feature.
Fiendbreaker. The Slayer’s attacks are brutally powerful. Evil
creatures are vulnerable to damage dealt by the Slayer, and no
creature can have resistance or immunity to damage dealt by the
Slayer.
Slayer’s Rage. When the Slayer rolls for initiative, he enters a
dreadful rage that lasts for as long as he is in combat. While
enraged in this manner, the Slayer can gain special rage dice
from his traits and features, up to a maximum of six rage dice.
A rage die is a d20 which always rolls a natural 20. When the
Slayer attempts an attack roll, saving throw, or ability check,
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either his draconic or demonic nature soon find themselves
overwhelmed by his perfect symbiosis of power. To truly stand
against Elthias, one must be ready to slay a whole greater than
the sum of its parts, not merely a demon or dragon.
Combat Encounter Example: Rescue Mission
The Dracofiend has demonically possessed a powerful tempest
cleric and is leveraging their influencers to attract more victims.
The characters are tasked with providing a suitable distraction for
Elthias while a covert team extracts the cleric from the demonic
temple nearby. With the Dracofiend openly operating in the
area, it falls to these heroic adventurers to get the Dracofiend’s
attention and buy as much time as possible. There is nothing
to be gained from attempting to injure or defeat Elthias; he is
in a good position to retreat or call reinforcements if seriously
threatened. Instead, they must play the role of entertaining
victims, appealing to the Dracofiend’s spiteful nature while
surviving whatever he throws at them. Once that is all said and
done, a handy scroll of teleport can provide an expedient escape,
provided they haven’t succumbed to Elthias’s might.
Tactics
Battlefield Classification: Controller
While the Dracofiend is dangerous in a variety of ways, his truly
fearsome powers lie in his ability to control others. Key to this
he can expend one of his rage dice to change the result to
a natural 20. Any unexpended rage dice are lost when the
Slayer’s Rage ends.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The Slayer makes five attacks. He can forgo
making two attacks in this manner to instead take the Dash or
Disengage action or use his Burning Hatred Action.
Ancient Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach
5 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (6d6 + 7) slashing damage. If the Slayer
reduces a creature to 0 hit points with this attack, he may
immediately perform a Glory Kill attack.
Ancient Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +10 to hit,
Glory Kill. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
creature at 0 hit points. Hit: The target dies and its body is torn
asunder.
Burning Hatred. The Slayer gains three rage dice, per his
Slayer’s Rage feature.
Unmaker (Recharge 5–6). The Slayer unleashes his ultimate
weapon, firing a sphere of energy at a point he can see within
300 feet of him, which then explodes in a 60-foot-radius sphere.
Creatures, objects, and structures in the affected area take fire
damage equal to half their hit point maximum. An affected
creature must attempt a DC 21 Constitution saving throw,
taking half as much damage on a success, or taking double
damage if they fail the saving throw by 10 or more.
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strategy is the Soulbinder trait, which introduces the demonic
possession condition as a unique tool in the Dracofiend’s arsenal.
This fearsome condition is extremely unique and difficult to
prevent. Each level gradually escalates the effects from mild
to severe, eventually causing a creature to lose all control as
it becomes fully corrupted by the demon within. Typically,
a character need only worry about this feature at the start of
each of Elthias’s turns, but there is a catch. Whenever a creature
fails any saving throw against the Dracofiend, it can gain one
level of demonic possession to succeed instead. This may seem
like a tempting deal at first, but things can get out of hand fast,
especially if the characters don’t know the effects of a level they
have yet to experience. This can make the Dracofiend tricky
to run, as the party can accidently put themselves in a losing
position without any input from you. Be mindful of your players’
skill levels and consider making the effects of demonic possession
clearer so your players don’t accidently choose to lose control of
their characters.
Aside from this formidable ability are a standard array of
draconic-style attacks and actions. This includes strong Bite,
Claw, and Tail attacks, along with a breath weapon that can
devastate a party with the incapacitated condition. This breath
weapon is especially dangerous as the entire party can find
themselves at the Dracofiend’s mercy if positioned improperly.
For more damage, Elthias can use Chaotic Presence for more
powerful attacks. Abyssal Power provides a more flexible ac-
tion option for when the Dracofiend needs to do something
other than damage, such as remove a magical effect or cause
problems for a particular character. However, there is one ability
you should consider carefully: Detonate. This incredible ability
effectively blows Elthias up, nearly (or actually) killing him while
dealing catastrophic damage to everything around him. This ac-
tion is best used before the Dracofiend’s Fiendheart ability is
activated, but not too early so as to avoid sacrificing too many
hit points for the effect. This feature is extremely dangerous
and can one-shot an unprepared party, so use it wisely. It is
even reasonable to assume Elthias will retreat after using it, as
he will be at his most vulnerable immediately after. Note that
Fiendheart provides Elthias with an “enraged” state in which
he becomes extremely dangerous. Not only is he more power-
ful, but he can truly be killed, forcing the Dracofiend to fight
with greater ferocity.
Easier Tactics – Only use Detonate when Elthias’s Fiendheart
has been activated. That way even if the characters go down,
they still win. Save Breath Weapon for later rounds, as it is one
of the best ways to pile on levels of demonic possession, since
characters are likely to favor that to being incapacitated. If the
party are gaining significant levels of demonic possession, focus
saving throw effects and actions elsewhere. The characters still
have to contend with the effects of the condition, which can be
more than enough for inexperienced players. Avoid focusing
on characters who run the risk of being downed on unlucky
roles, especially if Chaotic Presence is in play. It can be easy to
accidently down a squishier character with a lucky critical hit
or two.
Harder Tactics – The first round should involve the unleashing
of Elthias’s breath weapon, followed by positioning him to maxi-
mize his Soulbinder trait. You want to get as many characters as
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possible to three levels of demonic possession, as that is where
the serious mechanical penalties begin to manifest. If a character
proves resistant to gaining levels, pile on saving throw after sav-
ing throw until they either have no choice or die of stubborn-
ness. Both are acceptable outcomes. Once a healthy distribution
of demonic possession has been established, prioritize the least
durable characters and ignore those who are particularly vulner-
able to demonic possession. Nothing is worse for the heroes than
having one of their comrades turn against them after a few too
many failed saving throws.
The Mythic Dracofiend
As with any mythic, the Epic-strength Dracofiend is a cataclys-
mic force. Boasting a robust improvement to all his statistics,
expect Elthias to deliver a brutally difficult fight. He is still reli-
ant on his attacks for most of his damage, but that comes with
a new factor to consider: his mythic actions. The first of these
formidable new tools is Fiendish Apotheosis. This is Elthias’s
escalation mechanic, allowing him to grow more powerful as
the battle progresses. Each time he uses this feature, the capac-
ity of his attacks improves significantly. What was once never
rolling a natural 1 can quickly turn into the Dracofiend never
missing on attacks, and eventually always scoring critical hits.
Only the mightiest heroes can hope to withstand more than a
round or two of the Dracofiend scoring a critical hit on every
attack. The other mythic action option is Utterdark, which is a
useful disruption tool. If Elthias is struggling against an offensive
strategy and needs a reprieve, this is a perfect tool to achieve
that goal. Many spells and features require the characters to see
their target, and nothing allows you to surpass the restrictions of
Utterdark. Combine these new features with Elthias’s existing
strategies, and you should have a fantastic encounter that feels
like a climactic struggle against overwhelming evil.
Mythic Effects
As a mythic creature, the Dracofiend causes the following effects.
Demonic Possession. Elthias brings the spirits of the abyssal
realms to bear against those who oppose him, threatening to
steal their souls. This effect takes the form of a special condition
known as demonic possession, which is measured in six levels.
Demonic possession cannot be removed by any means other
than those presented in this feature. When a creature finishes
a long rest or is affected by an effect that would free them from
possession, it loses one level of demonic possession.
If a creature would be immune to demonic possession, it los-
es that immunity and instead gains Epic advantage2 on saving
throws against effects that would cause it to gain levels of de-
monic possession.
A creature suffers the effect of its current level of demonic
possession as well as all lower levels. For example, a creature suf-
fering two levels of demonic possession only speaks in Abyssal
and cannot grant other creatures advantage on attack rolls, sav-
ing throws, or ability checks.
Abilities, effects, or spells that would remove demonic posses-
sion instead reduce its level by one. All effects end if a creature’s
demonic possession level is reduced below one.
2 Epic advantage and Epic disadvantage, two mechanics of the Epic Legacy system,
are further explained in the 2CGaming supplement Epic Legacy Hero’s Handbook.
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Demonic Possession
Level Effect

1 The creature can only speak in Abyssal, even if it does not know the language.

2 The creature cannot grant other creatures advantage on attack rolls, saving throws, or ability checks.

3 If the creature is reduced to 0 hit points, it immediately gains one level of demonic possession.

4 The creature cannot cause other creatures to regain hit points.

5 The creature has disadvantage on attack rolls, saving throws, and ability checks against chaotic evil creatures.

The creature is completely possessed by the spirit of a demon. While possessed in this manner, the creature cannot
control its body unless the fiend allows it, but it’s not deprived of awareness. Instead, the demon controls the creature,
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forcing it to move and act as the demon sees fit. The demon is always a chaotic evil fiend and acts according to its own
interests.

Demon Prince. The Dracofiend is possessed by a demon prince, ALLIES

granting him the following benefits.
Calling a demon an “ally” is a dangerous proposition, but
The Dracofiend cannot be magically summoned or
y demon princes are the ones best equipped to do so. Their names
called from his home plane unless he allows it or unless alone inspires terror in most other demons, matched only by
the creatures responsible invoke the Dracofiend’s true that of another prince. While Gorgultha is not as well known
name when doing so. or respected due to his long absence, his name still buckles
knees and invokes terror. Even non-demons are drawn to the
The Dracofiend can spend 1 hour of strenuous activity
y Dracofiend’s power. Some may seek to emulate the symbiosis
to cast any necromancy spell or Epic spell without between demon and dragon, viewing it as a blessing. Others may
the need for any material components. When the simply view Elthias as the latest incarnation of the apocalypse to
Dracofiend casts a non-Epic spell that is not a cantrip in be embraced rather than opposed. Whatever the source of their
this manner, it is always cast as a 9th-level spell. When loyalties, only deluded fools would trust the Dracofiend to care
the Dracofiend casts an Epic spell in this manner, it is for their interests. All are simply tools in Elthias’s arsenal, to be
always cast as a tier 3 Epic spell. used and discarded as he sees fit.

Demons cannot willingly harm the Dracofiend unless

y The Five Atrocities. Mysteriously loyal to Gorgultha and ex-
explicitly told to do so by another demon prince.
Resources
Since the red dragon Elthias lost everything in his fall, the prince
of balors Gorgultha has been carefully biding his time. While
unable to manage affairs in the abyssal realms, this formidable
demon prince has lent his full might and influence toward the
Dracofiend’s goals. Rarely has a demon prince been so influential
in the mortal realms, as Gorgultha visits countless nefarious evils
upon the material plane that should never see the light of day.
From strange horrors to mighty fiends to sinister items fit only
for demonic hands, the resources at the Dracofiend’s disposal are
disturbing, dangerous, and universally evil.
The many demons that come to possess the Dracofiend’s vic-
tims are quick to aid in the cause. There is great joy to be had for
a demon working toward the annihilation of the mortal realms,
particularly in such a despicable fashion. While many choose not
to ally with Elthias, many more demons piloting powerful crea-
tures leverage their vessels’ powers in service of the Dracofiend.
From expendable pawns to priceless minions, these creatures can
fill pivotal roles in the grand effort that is a demonic invasion of
the material plane.
tremely lethal, these five balors are nearly identical and have
served the demon prince for as long as can be remembered.
Known as the five atrocities, there is little that can stand before
their might. What is more, these balors are extremely intelli-
gent and cunning, displaying a level of organization and disci-
pline thought to be beyond a demon’s capabilities. They are only
dispatched to lead essential missions or when no others can be
trusted with a task.
Layer 199. Gorgultha once ruled over the 199th layer of the
abyssal realms before merging with Elthias more than three
centuries ago. The balor sacrificed much to exist in this state,
leaving his home in disarray without strong leadership. However,
many there are still loyal to the prince of balors, providing a
steady stream of particularly militaristic fiends. The demons of
this layer all possess a black, chitinous carapace that makes them
appear armored. Their prowess in battle is legendary, with many
armies speaking in awe and fear of the “199th legions” that have
conquered many seemingly unstoppable foes.

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Elthias
Gargantuan dragon, chaotic evil
Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points 624 (32d20 + 288)
Speed 50 ft., fly 120 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
30 (+10) 8 (−1) 28 (+9) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 28 (+9)
Saving Throws Str +18, Con +17, Wis +10, Cha +17
Skills Deception +25, Insight +18, Perception +10
Damage Resistances cold, lightning
Damage Immunities fire, poison; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned
Senses blindsight 30 ft., truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 20
Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic
Challenge 28 (120,000 XP)
TRAITS Abyssal Power. Elthias exerts the power of Gorgultha, causing one of
Fiendheart. Elthias’s soul is merged with that of the prince of balors,
Gorgultha, through his heart. While his heart is intact, Elthias cannot
be slain, nor can his body be destroyed. When Elthias is reduced to
0 hit points, his heart becomes exposed, he gains 300 temporary hit
points, and he cannot regain hit points for 1 hour. These temporary hit
points last for 24 hours and cannot be replaced by another source of
temporary hit points. If these temporary hit points are reduced to 0,
Elthias is slain.
  When his heart becomes exposed in this manner, Gorgultha’s full
power is unleashed, granting Elthias the following benefits for as long
as he has temporary hit points from this feature.
• Elthias has advantage on all attack rolls, saving throws, and ability
checks, and he cannot have disadvantage on attack rolls, saving
throws, and ability checks.
• Elthias is immune to the incapacitated condition.
• When Elthias scores a critical hit against a non-fiend creature, the
target gains one level of demonic possession.
Immense. Elthias’s form is tremendous. He is 120 feet long from
snout to tail and has a wingspan of 260 feet. On the battlefield,
Elthias typically occupies a 60-foot-by-60-foot space. He can end his
movement in a Huge or smaller creature’s or object’s space and does
not treat such spaces as difficult terrain.
  Additionally, on each of his turns Elthias can spend 20 feet of
movement to deal 100 bludgeoning damage to an unattended object or
structure within 5 feet of him.
Mythic Resistance. When Elthias fails a saving throw, he can expend
one of his unspent legendary actions to succeed instead.
Soulbinder. Elthias is surrounded by the spirits of demons in a
120-foot-radius sphere. When a non-fiend creature starts its turn in
the affected area, it must succeed on a DC 25 Charisma saving throw
or gain one level of demonic possession.
  Additionally, when a creature fails a saving throw against Elthias, it
can choose to succeed and gain one level of demonic possession.
ACTIONS Move. Elthias moves up to his walking speed or up to half his flying
Multiattack. Elthias makes four attacks: one with his Bite, two with
his Claw, and one with his Tail. He can forgo making a Bite attack in
this manner to instead take his Chaotic Presence or Abyssal Breath
action.
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Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 40 ft., one target.
Hit: 55 (7d12 + 10) piercing damage plus 35 (10d6) fire damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 25 ft., one target.
Hit: 38 (8d6 + 10) slashing damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 25 ft., one target. Hit: 55
(10d8 + 10) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller
creature, it must succeed on a DC 26 Strength saving throw or be
thrown up to 60 feet in a straight line away from Elthias, landing prone.
Abyssal Breath (Recharge 5–6). Elthias exhales a blast of evil,
crimson energy in a 500-foot line that is 15 feet wide. Each creature
in the affected area must succeed on a DC 25 Wisdom saving throw
or become incapacitated for 1 minute. While incapacitated in this
manner, a creature is also vulnerable to all types of damage. An
affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its
turns, ending the effect on a success.
the following effects within 300 feet of him.
• Elthias ends a non-Epic spell or non-Epic magical effect within
range.
• Elthias forces a creature within range that he can see to attempt
a DC 25 Wisdom saving throw, becoming charmed or frightened
(Elthias’s choice) for 1 minute on a failure. An affected creature can
repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the
effect on a success.
• Elthias magically conjures a non-legendary fiend of CR 10 or lower,
which appears in an unoccupied space of Elthias’s choice within
range. The fiend follows Elthias’s commands (no action required) to
the best of its ability and acts immediately after each of his turns.
The fiend lasts for 1 hour or until Elthias uses this action again.
Chaotic Presence. Each creature of Elthias’s choice within 120 feet
of him that is aware of him must succeed on a DC 25 Constitution
saving throw or become charged with chaotic energy for 1 minute or
until it is affected by this feature again. While charged in this manner,
when a creature takes damage from Elthias, the charged effect ends
and the creature takes an additional 42 (12d6) cold, fire, or lightning
damage (Elthias’s choice).
Detonate (Recharges on a Long Rest). Elthias erupts with terrific
chaotic energy in a 1-mile-radius sphere centered on him, reducing
his current and temporary hit points to 0. Creatures, objects, and
structures in the affected area take 165 (30d10) necrotic damage plus
165 (30d10) fire damage. An affected creature can attempt a DC 25
Constitution saving throw, taking half as much damage on a success.
LEGENDARY ACTIONS
Elthias can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below.
Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the
end of another creature’s turn. Elthias regains spent legendary actions
at the start of his turn.
Claw. Elthias makes a Claw attack.
speed.
Abyssal Power (Costs 2 Actions). Elthias uses his Abyssal Power action.
Bite (Costs 2 Actions). Elthias makes a Bite attack.
Breath Weapon (Costs 3 Actions). Elthias uses or recharges his
breath weapon.
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Mythic Elthias
Gargantuan mythic dragon, chaotic evil
Armor Class 24 (natural armor)
Hit Points 2,070 (101d20 + 1010)
Speed 50 ft., fly 120 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
34 (+12) 8 (−1) 31 (+10) 15 (+2) 17 (+3) 32 (+11)
Saving Throws Str +23, Dex +10, Con +21, Int +13, Wis +14, Cha +22
Skills Deception +33, Insight +25, Perception +14
Damage Resistances cold, lightning
Damage Immunities fire, poison, vile; bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from non-Epic attacks
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned
Senses blindsight 30 ft., truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 24
Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic
Challenge Mythic 6
TRAITS The fiend follows Elthias’s commands (no action required) to the best of
Fiendheart. Elthias’s soul is merged with that of the prince of balors,
Gorgultha, through his heart. While his heart is intact, Elthias cannot
be slain, nor can his body be destroyed. When Elthias is reduced to 0 hit
points, his heart becomes exposed, he gains 1,000 temporary hit points, and
he cannot regain hit points for 1 hour. These temporary hit points last for
24 hours and cannot be replaced by another source of temporary hit points.
If these temporary hit points are reduced to 0, Elthias is slain.
  When his heart becomes exposed in this manner, Gorgultha’s full power
is unleashed, granting Elthias the following benefits for as long as he has
temporary hit points from this feature.
• Elthias has advantage on all attack rolls, saving throws, and ability
checks, and he cannot have disadvantage on attack rolls, saving throws,
and ability checks.
• Elthias is immune to the incapacitated condition.
• When Elthias scores a critical hit against a non-fiend creature, the target
gains one level of demonic possession.
Immense. Elthias’s form is tremendous. He is 120 feet long from snout
to tail and has a wingspan of 260 feet. On the battlefield, Elthias typically
occupies a 60-foot-by-60-foot space. He can end his movement in a Huge
or smaller creature’s or object’s space and does not treat such spaces as
difficult terrain.
Additionally, on each of his turns Elthias can spend 20 feet of
movement to deal 100 bludgeoning damage to an unattended object or
structure within 5 feet of him.
Mythic Resistance. When Elthias fails a saving throw, he can expend one
of his unspent legendary actions to succeed instead.
Soulbinder. Elthias is surrounded by the spirits of demons in a 120-foot-
radius sphere. When a non-fiend creature starts its turn in the affected area,
it must succeed on a DC 30 Charisma saving throw or gain one level of
demonic possession.
Additionally, when a creature fails a saving throw against Elthias, it can
choose to succeed and gain one level of demonic possession.
ACTIONS are suppressed for as long as the darkness persists.
Multiattack. Elthias makes four attacks: one with his Bite, two with his
Claw, and one with his Tail. He can forgo making a Bite attack in this
manner to instead take his Chaotic Presence or Abyssal Breath action.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +23 to hit, reach 40 ft., one target. Hit: 116
(16d12 + 12) piercing damage plus 49 (14d6) fire damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +23 to hit, reach 25 ft., one target. Hit: 57
(13d6 + 12) slashing damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +23 to hit, reach 25 ft., one target. Hit: 84 (16d8
+ 12) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it
must succeed on a DC 31 Strength saving throw or be thrown up to 60
feet in a straight line away from Elthias, landing prone.
Abyssal Breath (Recharge 5–6). Elthias exhales a blast of evil, crimson
energy in a 500-foot line that is 15 feet wide. Each creature in the
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affected area must succeed on a DC 30 Wisdom saving throw or become
incapacitated for 1 minute. While incapacitated in this manner, a creature
is also vulnerable to all types of damage. An affected creature can repeat the
saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.
Abyssal Power. Elthias exerts the power of Gorgultha, causing one of the
following effects within 300 feet of him.
• Elthias ends a spell or magical effect (including Epic spells and magical
effects) within range.
• Elthias forces a creature within range that he can see to attempt a DC
30 Wisdom saving throw, becoming charmed, frightened, or stunned
(Elthias’s choice) for 1 minute on a failure. An affected creature can
repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect
on a success.
• Elthias magically conjures a non-legendary fiend of CR 20 or lower,
which appears in an unoccupied space of Elthias’s choice within range.
its ability and acts immediately after each of his turns. The fiend lasts for
1 hour or until Elthias uses this action again.
Chaotic Presence. Each creature of Elthias’s choice within 120 feet of him
that is aware of him must succeed on a DC 30 Constitution saving throw
or become charged with chaotic energy for 1 minute or until it is affected
by this feature again. While charged in this manner, when a creature takes
damage from Elthias, the charged effect ends and the creature takes an
additional 73 (21d6) cold, fire, or lightning damage (Elthias’s choice).
Detonate (Recharges on a Long Rest). Elthias erupts with terrific chaotic
energy in a 10-mile-radius sphere centered on him, reducing his current
and temporary hit points to 0. Creatures, objects, and structures in the
affected area take 330 (60d10) vile damage plus 330 (60d10) fire damage.
An affected creature can attempt a DC 30 Constitution saving throw,
taking half as much damage on a success.
MYTHIC ACTIONS
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Elthias takes a mythic action
to cause one of the following effects. Elthias can’t use the same effect twice
in a row.
Fiendish Apotheosis. The spirit of Gorgultha stirs within Elthias, imbuing
him with power for 1 hour. While so imbued, when Elthias would make
an attack roll of 4 or lower, he instead rolls a 5. If Elthias uses this option
again while he is being affected by it, its effects improve.
If Elthias uses this mythic action a second time, when he would make
an attack roll of 9 or lower, he instead rolls a 10. If used a third time, when
Elthias would make an attack roll of 14 or lower, he instead rolls a 15. If
used a fourth time, when Elthias would make an attack roll of 18 or lower,
he instead rolls a 19. If used a fifth time, when Elthias would make an
attack roll of 19 or lower, he instead rolls a 20.
  Once Elthias has benefited from this feature five times within 24 hours,
he cannot benefit from it again until he finishes a long rest.
Utterdark. Elthias emits crushing magical darkness in a 300-foot radius
centered on him. Creatures other than Elthias that can see within darkness
can only see up to 15 feet, and all sources of light within the affected area
LEGENDARY ACTIONS
Elthias can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below.
Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end
of another creature’s turn. Elthias regains spent legendary actions at the
start of his turn.
Claw. Elthias makes a Claw attack.
Move. Elthias moves up to his walking speed or up to half his flying speed.
Abyssal Power (Costs 2 Actions). Elthias uses his Abyssal Power action.
Bite (Costs 2 Actions). Elthias makes a Bite attack.
Breath Weapon (Costs 3 Actions). Elthias uses or recharges his breath
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REWARDS
Defeating the Dracofiend rids the world of an unfathomably
evil, apocalyptic danger. While this does not end the outstand-
ing demonic possessions wrought by the Dracofiend’s power, it
does prevent the situation from escalating. Depending on the
severity of the invasion, this may leave few in a position to re-
ward such heroes with anything other than gratitude, at least for
now. However, those who work to dismantle the Dracofiend’s
resources and allies will find numerous demonic magics, tools,
and weapons best destroyed or returned to the abyssal realms.
Keeping such a corrupt and vile prize is a daring but feasible
task. The heartcarver item is one such example of the
kind of horrors to be found as “treasure” for defeating
the Dracofiend.

Heartcarver
Weapon (dagger), legendary (requires attunement)

This wicked-looking dagger is ideal for carving out

the organs of humanoids as efficiently as possible and
is inscribed with Abyssal runes telling of its many
victims. When you successfully hit an incapacitated
flesh-and-blood creature with the dagger, you can force
it to attempt a DC 20 Constitution saving throw. On
a failure, you may carve out its heart, potentially killing
it instantly (provided it cannot survive without one).
A creature slain in this manner cannot be restored to
life until its heart is restored to its body, and the heart
remains beating and “alive” once it has been removed.
Additionally, the weapon confers a +3 bonus to attack
and damage rolls made with it against non-evil creatures.
Cursed. When you attune to this weapon, a magical
Abyssal tattoo is painfully carved into your flesh,
labeling you a murderer. When you use this weapon to
carve out the heart of a creature, another similar tattoo
appears on your body, inscribing the name of the victim.
These tattoos cannot be removed or healed until the
heartcarver is destroyed.

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